[:en]Joshua reviewed the history of Israel to remind the people of God’s grace and mercy. He then issued the challenge: “Choose for yourselves this day who you will serve …. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord” (v. 15)
Shechem was a very meaningful place located near Mount Ebal. It was the place where Moses gave instructions to all the people of Israel (Joshua 8:33). Joshua also delivered his first message at Shechem. God appeared to Abraham at Shechem (Gen. 12:6-7) and Jacob buried all the foreign gods under the oak at Shechem (Gen. 35:4)
How will you respond to Joshua’s challenge? Are you willing to serve the Lord and obey Him?[:]